Donating - International School of Hamburg Donating People give to a school like ISH because it has made a difference to them and their children. Part of what makes ISH such a warm, caring and successful community is that so many people contribute to our school's life. There are simple ways that you or your organisation can get involved, donating your time, talent or money. improve our building sustainability in terms of energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conversation purchase ever-more sustainable equipment and technology for our classrooms, libraries, and laboratories increase professional development to attract and retain the best teachers and staff support our performing arts, music, art and athletic programmes Talent & Time Donation Financial Donation Everyone is welcome and we are pleased that so many parents involve themselves actively as volunteers in support of both the academic and social life of the school. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the Welcome to ISH Team (WISH), the Booster club, Class Representatives and Assistants, Country Representatives, After School assistants and Supervisors all play a big part in contributing to the vibrancy of our community. It is also an opportunity to network with other parents, get to know your child’s teachers and stay up-to-date with everything going on in the school To find out more, please contact our PTA. CONTACT THE PTA How to donate funds: Donations can be made in Euro through a bank transfer. You will receive confirmation of your donation by email or letter, as well as the appropriate tax receipt for your records. Account: Internationale Schule Hamburg e.V. • Hemmingstedter Weg 130 • D-22609 Hamburg, Germany Reference: Donor Name Other Reference: Please include one of the following: Unrestricted gifts Educational Advancement Other (please type in your desired purpose) Bank: Hamburger Volksbank eG IBAN: DE79 2019 0003 0003 2891 09; BIC: GENODEF1HH2 For German and US taxpayers, donations made to ISH are tax deductible. If you donate less than 300€ your bank transfer slip will be sufficient validation of the donation. Donations higher than 300€ are eligible for a donation receipt that the school will issue Please do not hesitate to should you have any questions We thank you for contribution to our school What is a donation? Tax Deductibility By donating to the school you contribute voluntarily to ISH without expecting any direct benefit in return. Your grant contributes to the purpose of the ISH association. As a tax-privileged organisation, ISH is entitled to issue a donation receipt. This receipt allows you to claim special expenses in your tax declaration in order to reduce your private or corporate tax burden Your donation in cash or in kind are tax deductible for you and your company by claiming special expenses up to a maximum of 20% of your total taxable income (§10b EStG).